As the owner of a beach supply store, my world has always been about sun, sand, and surf. However, a neighbor's invitation to a StarkNet offline meetup in July opened my eyes to a new kind of wave: the rising tide of blockchain technology. Initially, I saw the meetup as an opportunity to learn something new, perhaps a way to diversify my investments. The world of Ethereum (ETH) and StarkNet was a revelation, showing me the vast potential of digital finance. Motivated by what I learned, I...